Weight Distribution Hitch for 2020 Ford Ranger Towing 3,100 lb Trailer

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I have a 2020 ford ranger with factory tow package,pulling a 3100 lb trailer. Will this be a good setup for me?

asked by: Robert S

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More than likely the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution # RE34FR will work for your trailer. You want to choose a weight distribution hitch based on the fully loaded tongue weight of your setup, including the weight of anything behind the rear axle in your 2020 Ford Ranger. Ideally, you want to measure this with a scale like the # e99044.

The tongue weight range of the # RE34FR is 200-600 lbs. As long as your tongue weight is within this range it will work well for you. Tongue weight is typically 10-15% of the trailer weight. At 3,100 lbs you're well within range at 310-465 lbs of tongue weight. However, if that is the dry weight of your trailer it is possible you could go over the 600 lb max once you load it which would make the system ineffective. If you will be over 600 lbs you would need the # RE94FR instead. This has a slightly higher rating with a tongue weight range of 400-800 lbs.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

The Curt Friction Sway Control, part #17200 has a mounting plate for the trailer that can be moved either up or down to let you install the sway control unit level. I called my contact at Curt and they told me that installing the unit and having a 1…

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Answer 2

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Hey Braden, good question. Sounds like you’ve got your setup pretty close already. For the most part, you want the trailer riding level or just slightly nose down but no more than about a ½ inch. A little nose down helps keep your weight on the…

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The trailer hitch that I recommend for a 2020 Ford Ranger is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13417 which is a custom bolt-on fit that does not require any cutting or drilling. The process should actually only take you around 20 to 40 minutes.…

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Absolutely our Tongue Weight Scale #e99044 will work perfectly with your travel trailer! Our scale has a 2,000 lb capacity which you may think that a 5,000 lb trailer would be too much for our scale, but it's actually an ideal size trailer. What…

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If the trailer is less than 1 inch off of being perfectly level either up or down then it will be perfectly fine. Having it slightly higher would be better because presumably the tongue weight of the trailer will pull it down a little. You could also…

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If the plate of your old sway control system interferes with the installation of the dual cam sway control of the Strait-Line Weight Distribution System #RP66087 then it will need to get removed. The additional bolt holes should not affect the…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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